Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation
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Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU) is a private university in Malaysia offering technology and business programmes. It is the publisher of a report on talent economics in the Malaysian game development industry.
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Malaysia Game Development Industry Talent Economics Report 2024
The Malaysia Game Development Industry Talent Economics Report 2024 examines the human capital underpinning Southeast Asia's game development sector, with Malaysia as its primary focus and benchmarks drawn from Indonesia, Singapore, Germany, Saudi Arabia, and China.
- Southeast Asia's game workforce is concentrated in art and outsourcing-driven roles, while demand is shifting toward programming, live-operations, marketing, and original IP development.
- Malaysian game developers earn an average of USD 1,275, far below Singapore's USD 9,176 but well above Indonesia's USD 516, and Malaysian salaries across most specializations trail regional averages.
- Malaysian salaries rise steadily with experience, from about USD 739 for those with under a year to USD 3,553 at ten-plus years, with game programmers leading both entry-level and long-term pay growth.
Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)